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Section 230 Immunizes Bing’s Search Results–White v. Microsoft

Eric Goldman

MAY 12, 2023

Among other defendants, he sued Microsoft for Bing search results linking to the episode. Microsoft defended on Section 230 grounds. The court agrees with Microsoft. 2006); Murawski v. A different Nathaniel White claimed that the episode improperly featured his mugshot and thus connected him to the serial killings.

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Illinois Supreme Court Increases Compensation for Attorneys Representing Indigent Parties

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The Illinois Supreme Court announced this week amendments to Rule 299 that will double compensation for an attorney appointed by a court in Illinois to represent an indigent party. Rule 299 was last updated in 2006. The amended Rule raises attorney compensation to $150 per hour, up from its previous minimum of $75 per hour.

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Ninth Circuit Reaffirms the “Server Test” for Direct Infringement of the Public Display Right — Hunley v. Instagram, LLC (Guest Blog Post)

Eric Goldman

AUGUST 1, 2023

Neither Time nor BuzzFeed was named as a defendant. Supreme Court. Although some of the people using the machine may directly infringe copyrights, courts analyze the machine owner’s liability under the rubric of contributory infringement, not direct infringement. Instagram, LLC , 2023 WL 4554649 (9th Cir. July 17, 2023).

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What is the Problem with False Light?

The Barrister

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Some jurisdictions mimic defamation cases where the plaintiff has to be categorized as a public figure, public official, or private figure, and that if the plaintiff is a private figure, he/she must prove the defendant acted with, at least, negligence. 10] In 1997, the South Carolina Court of Appeals, in the case of Brown v.

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Handout from “Ethical Implications of Generative AI for the Michigan Lawyer” Presentation

Dennis Kennedy

DECEMBER 14, 2023

For lawyers, it’s essential to be able to explain to clients, courts, and other stakeholders how certain AI-driven decisions or recommendations were reached, ensuring trust and upholding our ethical obligations. Can AI-generated documents be submitted as evidence in court? Why is it important ethically for lawyers? License.

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Handout from “Ethical Implications of Generative AI for the Michigan Lawyer” Presentation

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DECEMBER 14, 2023

For lawyers, it’s essential to be able to explain to clients, courts, and other stakeholders how certain AI-driven decisions or recommendations were reached, ensuring trust and upholding our ethical obligations. Can AI-generated documents be submitted as evidence in court? Why is it important ethically for lawyers? License.

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TIL: “Texas Tamale” Is an Enforceable Trademark–Texas Tamale v. CPUSA2

Eric Goldman

JUNE 8, 2024

This case hit my alerts because of its discussion about keyword advertising, but first, I have to digest how the court got there. The court said that the trademark owner had been using the trademark since 1985 and registered the trademark in 2006. ” Say what? ” Uh oh. ” UGH. ” UGH.

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Mental Health Pre-Trial Diversion

The Barrister

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

2 A pre-trial diversion program is a legal mechanism that postpones the criminal process to give the defendant a chance to receive rehabilitation or treatment. Third, the court must determine that the individual’s symptoms can be treated effectively with the proposed plan. As more cases in California are diverted under Cal.

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U.S. Supreme Court Vindicates Photographer But Destabilizes Fair Use — Andy Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith (Guest Blog Post)

Eric Goldman

JUNE 20, 2023

Ochoa’s definitive analysis of the Supreme Court’s Warhol opinion. For nearly 30 years, the framework for judging fair use cases has been remarkably stable, based on Justice Souter’s masterful opinion for a unanimous Court in Campbell v. [Eric’s note: this is the post you’ve been waiting for: Prof. 569 (1994).

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Searing Lessons From a State Bar Complaint: A Lawyer’s Story

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JUNE 23, 2022

In 2006, I introduced a few of my clients to another client of mine who was an entrepreneur and deal promoter. In Iowa, the Client Security Board acts as a quasi-criminal body — and, in effect, accused attorneys are treated more or less as any criminal defendant would be. Here’s My Story and Perspective.

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Five Decisions Illustrate How Section 230 Is Fading Fast

Eric Goldman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Having manufactured the requirement of that the claim must be based on “particular” content to trigger Section 230, the court says none of the claims do that. ” I’d love for the court to explain how blocking users from contacting each other on apps differs from “content moderation.”

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Section 230 Applies to Tweeted Links to Defamatory Content–Coomer v. Donald J. Trump for President

Eric Goldman

APRIL 17, 2024

You would recognize several of the defendants’ names as frequent sources of misinformation and lies. The court holds that Coomer’s defamation allegations survive an anti-SLAPP motion to dismiss. The court says Section 230 protects these tweets. This post focuses only on one corner of the lawsuit. Kai , Vazquez v.

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2024 Internet Law Year-in-Review

Eric Goldman

JANUARY 9, 2025

9) Supreme Court Tamps Down on Jawboning and Government Social Media Lawsuits. The Supreme Court is taking a steady stream of Internet Law cases, a trend that will continue for some time. Tomorrow, the Supreme Court will hear the TikTok ban, and Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear Free Speech Coalition v.

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512(c) Helps Vimeo Defeat the Record Labels. It Only Took 15 Years–Capitol v. Vimeo

Eric Goldman

JANUARY 14, 2025

The 281 videos at issue, uploaded in 2006-13, had background music that allegedly infringing the plaintiffs’ copyrights. The district court’s rulings became final in 2021. ” As suggested by this case’s age, this case has been through so many proceedings that I won’t try to recap its drama-filled history.

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Section 230 Immunizes Bing’s Search Results–White v. Microsoft

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Ninth Circuit Reaffirms the “Server Test” for Direct Infringement of the Public Display Right — Hunley v. Instagram, LLC (Guest Blog Post)

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Handout from “Ethical Implications of Generative AI for the Michigan Lawyer” Presentation

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TIL: “Texas Tamale” Is an Enforceable Trademark–Texas Tamale v. CPUSA2

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U.S. Supreme Court Vindicates Photographer But Destabilizes Fair Use — Andy Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith (Guest Blog Post)

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Section 230 Applies to Tweeted Links to Defamatory Content–Coomer v. Donald J. Trump for President

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512(c) Helps Vimeo Defeat the Record Labels. It Only Took 15 Years–Capitol v. Vimeo

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